After your slice and bake chocolate chip and candied orange cookies have cooled, dip a fork in melted chocolate and wave it back and forth over cookies for a decorative effect. (Nov. 16, 2010)

Making holiday cookies

December 8, 2010 8:36 AM

After your slice and bake chocolate chip and candied orange cookies have cooled, dip a fork in melted chocolate and wave it back and forth over cookies for a decorative effect. (Nov. 16, 2010) (Credit: Doug Young)

For the secret to producing a jaw-dropping variety of holiday cookies, look away from your oven and focus on your freezer. In the coming days, make some icebox cookie dough. Roll it into logs, wrap and freeze. When you need cookies for an office party, teacher gift, neighborhood cookie swap, or Santa, you'll be prepared....

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For the secret to producing a jaw-dropping variety of holiday cookies, look away from your oven and focus on your freezer. In the coming days, make some icebox cookie dough. Roll it into logs, wrap and freeze. When you need cookies for an office party, teacher gift, neighborhood cookie swap, or Santa, you'll be prepared.

Eggnog icebox cookies will keep in an airtight container at room temperature for two to three days. Use a fine strainer to heavily dust the cookies with the spiced sugar before serving. (Nov. 16, 2010)

(Credit: Doug Young)

After your slice and bake chocolate chip and candied orange cookies have cooled, dip a fork in melted chocolate and wave it back and forth over cookies for a decorative effect. (Nov. 16, 2010)